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1961 Piper Comanche 250Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Paris, TX, USA

This 1961 Piper Comanche 250, registration N7727P, is offered for $130,000 and presents a well-equipped example with a recent, low-time engine. The airframe has accumulated 5,895 hours total time, while the Lycoming IO-540-C1B5 (250 hp) was overhauled to factory new specifications by John Jewell in 2016 and has just 145 hours since major overhaul, with compressions currently ranging from 74 to 76 over 80. The McCauley three-blade constant-speed propeller also has 145 hours since overhaul (2018). The aircraft has been hangared throughout its life and comes with complete logbooks; the next annual inspection is due in May 2027, with the IFR/VFR...

Year
1961
Make
Piper
Series
Comanche
Model
Comanche 250
Tail #
N7727P
Serial #
24-2941

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,075 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,895 hrs
Engine 1 Time
145 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
145 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Next Due: May 2027. ELT Battery Due: Aug 2027. Certified IFR/VFR Next Due: May 2028

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - WAAS, GPS/Com/Nav

Comms

King KX-155 - Nav/Comm

AP

S-Tec 60-2 - System coupled to the GPS and KX-155, with altitude hold

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel, 4-Place Intercom

Weather

L-3 WX-900 - Stormscope

ADSB

Garmin GTX 330 - GTX Transponder, ADSB Out

PFD

Garmin G5 - AI/HSI/DG

EMS

Garmin GI 275 - GI EFIS Engine Monitoring

Additional Equipment

Instrument

Garmin CDI

Vacuum System

Standby Vacuum System

Lighting

Whelen Wingtip Strobes and Rotating Beacon, Wingtip LED Landing Lights

Fuel System

CEIS Digital Fuel Sending Units, Long Range Tanks 90 Gallons

Pitot System

Heated Pitot Tube

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Interior Year
1961
Paint Rating
7/10
Paint Year
1961
Interior Notes
Rated: 7/10 Original interior, with Vinyl Grey Seats, Cream Headliner and Side Panels, and Black Carpet. The interior is in great shape. Sheepskin PIC/SIC Seats
Exterior Notes
Rated: 7/10 Original paint in Tan, with Toredor Red and Antique Gold Accent Stripes. Shines great and has fantastic ramp appeal. Recently buffed polished. Minor imperfections

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540-C1B5
Engine Power
250 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley Constant Speed 3 Blade Prop B3D3C24-12

Asking Price

$130,000

Aircraft Location

Paris, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 25, 2026: $130,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 25, 2026

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